An intussusception resulting from an embedded fishhook and a mass of nylon cord, monofilament line, and wire was determined to be the cause of death in a Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris). Pathologic findings are given along with information on bacteria (Edwardsiella tarda), pesticide residues (DDE, PCB's, and dieldrin), and parasites (Chiorchis fabaceus).
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1 October 1975
INTUSSUSCEPTION IN A FLORIDA MANATEE
DONALD J. FORRESTER,
F. H. WHITE,
J. C. WOODARD,
N. P. THOMPSON